Design of a positional reference system for ultraprecision machining

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Title: Design of a positional reference system for ultraprecision machining

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The primary goal for an ultraprecision turning machine is to have the capability to position precisely the cutting points of a tool along a defined contour with respect to the part. In order to accomplish this goal, the use of a stable-positional-reference system has become apparent. Several efforts have been made by representatives of the diamond-turning community to design such a needed reference system. Efforts made at Y-12 to design the needed system are reviewed.

Authors:: Arnold, J. B.; Burleson, R. R.; Pardue, R. M.

Publication Date:: 1979-09-25

Research Org.:: Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, TN (USA)

OSTI Identifier:: 6057098

Report Number(s):: Y-2202

DOE Contract Number:: W-7405-ENG-26

Resource Type:: Technical Report

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 42 ENGINEERING; MACHINE TOOLS; CONTROL EQUIPMENT; DESIGN; INTERFEROMETERS; LASERS; MACHINING; OPTICAL SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; 420200* - Engineering- Facilities, Equipment, & Techniques

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                    Arnold, J. B., Burleson, R. R., and Pardue, R. M. Design of a positional reference system for ultraprecision machining.  United States: N. p., 1979. 
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                    Arnold, J. B., Burleson, R. R., & Pardue, R. M. Design of a positional reference system for ultraprecision machining.  United States.  https://doi.org/10.2172/6057098

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